Harold Himmelman | JAMS Planning and preparation are key components for any successful arbitration. Over the years, as a former litigator and current arbitrator, I have gleaned a number of lessons and tips that I believe will help any attorney who is representing a client in an arbitration. Below are my top tips. Vet and… Continue reading Top Tips for Attorneys Representing Clients in Arbitrations
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Successful Arbitration of International Construction Disputes
Randall F. Hafer | Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton Kilpatrick Townsend’s Randy Hafer recently presented on the topic of “Successful Arbitration of International Construction Disputes” at the 2022 Risk Management in Underground Construction Conference. As tunneling projects get larger and more complicated, the issue of risk becomes more important. The Risk Management in Underground Construction Conference… Continue reading Successful Arbitration of International Construction Disputes
Viewpoint: Is Appraisal an Arbitration? Yes and No. Maybe. Sort of.
George E. Reede, Jr. and Jessica E. Pak | Claims Journal Appraisal and arbitration are similar – and different. Are they so similar that appraisal can be called a form of arbitration, or are they so different that appraisal is a thing unto itself? And most important, the next time you contemplate demanding appraisal –… Continue reading Viewpoint: Is Appraisal an Arbitration? Yes and No. Maybe. Sort of.
Alternative Dispute Resolution: Mediation, Arbitration, and Appraisal
Tom Oster | Harris Bricken Over the years, “Alternative Dispute Resolution” (ADR) has become more and more prevelant in both contract drafting as well as litigation. Far from being an “alternative,” most disputes at some point will involve some degree of ADR, whether required by contract, by the courts, or driven by the costs of… Continue reading Alternative Dispute Resolution: Mediation, Arbitration, and Appraisal
Arbitration v. Litigation: Dispute Resolution Considerations for Construction Professionals
Nicolas Bohorquez | Freeman Mathis & Gary An often-overlooked side effect of litigation, particularly in the construction industry, is the impact that it has on day-to-day operations. The more involved and protracted the litigation, the more your company must reallocate its resources (i.e. time and money) to tend to the litigation instead of focusing on projects that generate revenue. Despite the headache, litigation serves a necessary purpose to protect what… Continue reading Arbitration v. Litigation: Dispute Resolution Considerations for Construction Professionals